Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Brookes also had to return

Brookes also had to return owing to pressure trouble

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A 1939 SA Gruppe Hansa Wettkampftage badge (14-18

The award also recognized the sinking of the HMS Hawke the next month

the obverse depicting a Stahlhelms (Steel Helmets) on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field within oval laurel branch wreaths

Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Brookes also had to returnStar in bronze gilt, the wings and propeller in silvered and white threading, the wreath in yellow embroidery, light brown threading giving definition to the propeller and wreath, azure blue wool base, black fabric backer, measuring 82 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), cracking evident in the black fabric backer, light wear and soiling, very fine.